Washington State’s Marcus Strong has pick-six called back because having fun is illegal

Washington State cornerback Marcus Strong made a fantastic play to pick off a pass from Iowa State’s Brock Purdy and take it back for six points during the Alamo Bowl on Friday night in San Antonio. It was a terrific read by Strong to jump the route and make a play, and he returned it with ease for the touchdown (and the game’s first score).

Or so it appeared to be a touchdown.

Inside the 20-yard line, Strong looked back at the Iowa State players chasing him and held out the ball celebrating his touchdown. The Alamo Bowl officiating crew threw a flag for taunting, and the touchdown was wiped out, with the ball being placed back at the 20-yard line.

Marcus Strong’s pick six was called back because of taunting. For this.

The management services provider for two West Virginia sports books and the state's online betting app is in a dispute with a third-party technology vendor, which means those books won't be able to offer early-round March Madness betting.

"In 2004, CBS was fined $550,000 for airing what has become known as the “Nipple Slip”. In 2019, CBS aired Adam Levine removing his shirt exposing both nipples. This must be dealt with in a similar manner, or the double standard must be made public."

The management services provider for two West Virginia sports books and the state's online betting app is in a dispute with a third-party technology vendor, which means those books won't be able to offer early-round March Madness betting.

"In 2004, CBS was fined $550,000 for airing what has become known as the “Nipple Slip”. In 2019, CBS aired Adam Levine removing his shirt exposing both nipples. This must be dealt with in a similar manner, or the double standard must be made public."